North Carolina News

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | March 28th and March 29th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.

Duke coach says Caleb Foster will try to make his March Madness return against St. John's

Duke coach Jon Scheyer said point guard Caleb Foster will try to play in Friday night's Sweet 16 matchup against St. John's.

North Carolina’s photo voter ID mandate can continue as a judge upholds the law

North Carolina’s photo voter identification law was upheld on Thursday, as a federal judge rejected arguments by civil rights groups that Republicans enacted the requirement with discriminatory intent against Black and Latino voters.

LSU fires men's basketball coach Matt McMahon, is finalizing agreement to rehire Will Wade

LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and is finalizing an agreement to rehire former Tigers coach Will Wade from N.C. State.

Carolina InSight: Girl Power Carolinas

In this week’s Carolina Insight, Logan Sandate, founder of Girl Power Carolinas, chats about the Girl Power flag football league she created here in the Charlotte area, and about how the organization is empowering girls to step on to the field, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.

Weezer with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups announce Charlotte arena show

Weezer, along with The Shins and Silversun Pickups, announce fall arena tour with stops in Charlotte and Raleigh.

Top sporting events around Charlotte | March 26th–April 1st

It's opening week for the Charlotte Knights and the rest of our local sports teams have plenty to fill your sports calendar. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Up 'n Adam: Harriet's Hamburgers Plaza Midwood

Adam Wurtzel and Joe Duncan went to Harriet's Hamburgers newest location in Plaza Midwood to see the restaurant's new design, and taste some burgers.

Classes resume, no threat found at Weddington High School

District officials said they did not believe the threat was credible, but said that they were taking it seriously and following safety protocols

Police investigating fire at Gaston County high school

Police are investigating after a fire was started inside a bathroom at a high school in Gastonia.

Monroe Police Seize Meth Guns In Suspected Drug Operation

Police seize meth, guns from suspected drug operation in Monroe

Police shut down a suspected drug operation after seizing several firearms, methamphetamine, and cash in Monroe on Tuesday.

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson calls for tariff refunds

Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on Congress to refund businesses and consumers for increased costs associated with the federal government's tariffs.

North Carolina parts ways with men's basketball coach Hubert Davis after 5 seasons

Hubert Davis appeared to be the right coach to be North Carolina's bridge from Dean Smith to Roy Williams and into the future. Instead, that run lasted just five years.

New app DootyCall helps find clean public restrooms

Taylor Miller and Adam Wurtzel learned more about the new DootyCall app from founder and CEO Colin Silvia.

Carolina Panthers trade QB Andy Dalton

The Carolina Panthers trade quarterback Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

One person hurt in early morning apartment fire

Crews were called to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. and quickly evacuated residents to safety

Charlotte hires Wes Miller as men's basketball coach after he was fired by Cincinnati

Miller spent the past five seasons at Cincinnati before being fired on March 13 with three years left on his contract after failing to get the Bearcats to the NCAA Tournament.